GLP-1 medications seem to be everywhere right now. From conversations in the physicians' lounge to social media feeds, these medications have become a major part of the discussion around weight, health, and wellness, but what do runners need to know about training while taking a GLP-1?

In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian Ann Kent to discuss how GLP-1 medications work, who may benefit from them, and the unique challenges they can create for runners and athletes.

We explore how these medications affect appetite, fueling, recovery, muscle mass, and performance. We also discuss the importance of strength training, recognizing signs of underfueling, and knowing when it's time to talk with your healthcare team about adjusting your medication.

Most importantly, we dive into the bigger conversation around body image, diet culture, and the reminder that pursuing health should never mean ignoring your body's need for nourishment.

• What GLP-1 medications are and how they work
• Why these medications were originally developed for diabetes management
• Who may be an appropriate candidate for a GLP-1
• Why runners have unique nutritional considerations while taking these medications
• The connection between GLP-1s, weight loss, and muscle loss
• Why strength training is so important while on these medications
• Protein and calorie goals for active individuals
• Common signs of underfueling and malnutrition
• Body image, diet culture, and disordered eating concerns
• Why weight loss alone isn't always a marker of improved health

Hunger is a normal biological signal, not something to eliminate completely.

If your appetite is so suppressed that you can go all day without eating, it's worth discussing your medication dose with your healthcare provider.

Strength training and adequate protein intake are critical for preserving muscle mass while losing weight.

Runners on GLP-1 medications need to be especially intentional about fueling and recovery.

Weight loss does not automatically equal health.

You deserve nourishment at every body size.

You can connect with Ann on her website https://peasandhoppiness.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/peasandhoppiness/

Check out Ann's fabulous podcast episode on GLP-1s for additional info. https://app.peasandhoppiness.com/post/whats-up-with-glp-1-medications

Follow Coach Michelle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon

If you have questions about your own training, reach out on Coach Michelle's website, and let's explore working together for personalized support. https://mindful-marathon.com

*** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***

Summer running can challenge your body and your mind. For many runners, especially high-achieving athletes and women physicians, summer running can bring frustration when paces slow or workouts feel harder than expected.

In this replay episode, I’m revisiting one of the most practical and important conversations from the Mindful Marathon archives about how to train safely, confidently, and compassionately in the heat and humidity. This episode is your reminder that adapting to conditions is part of training wisely.

Whether you’re preparing for a fall race, rebuilding consistency, or simply trying to make summer running feel more manageable, this episode will help you adjust your training with intention instead of judgment.

Inside this episode, we discuss:

• Why running in the heat feels harder and what your body is doing to keep you cool
• How heat and humidity impact pace, heart rate, and perceived effort
• Why slowing down in the summer is not a sign of weakness, but smart training
• Tips for hydration, electrolytes, and estimating your sweat rate
• What to wear and when to run to stay safer and more comfortable
• The warning signs of heat-related illness and when it’s time to stop
• How heat acclimatization can actually improve your fitness for fall racing
• Why training by effort and not pace is important for safety and consistency

Every summer mile builds resilience both physically and mentally. What’s one adjustment you’re making to your summer running routine? DM me or email your questions about training in the heat. I’d love to hear from you and feature your question in a future episode.

Follow Coach Michelle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon

If you have questions about your own training, reach out on Coach Michelle's website, and let's explore working together for personalized support. https://mindful-marathon.com

*** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***

Welcome to another installment of Mindfulness Moments on the Mindful Marathon Podcast. In this episode, we’re exploring something many runners and high-achieving women know well which is the inner critic.

That voice that tells us we should be doing more, we’re falling behind, we’re not doing enough, or that rest must be earned.

For many women physicians and professionals, self-criticism and hypervigilance were reinforced for years in training and in work environments where the avoidance of failure felt necessary for success. While those patterns may have helped us achieve, they can also leave us exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves.

This episode is an invitation to pause.

Together, we explore common patterns of self-critical thinking in runners and high-achievers, why the inner critic develops in the first place, how mindfulness can help us observe thoughts without immediately believing them, and a guided meditation designed to help you soften self-judgment and reconnect with self-compassion.

This practice can be used on an easy run or walk, during moments of stress, or before bed when your mind feels especially busy.

The goal is not to eliminate difficult thoughts but to create a little more space around them. You can care deeply about your goals and still speak to yourself with kindness.

If you want more Mindfulness Moments, check out and Episode 72 featuring a Guided Body Scan and Episode 80 featuring a Race Day Visualization.

Follow Coach Michelle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon

If you have questions about your own training, reach out on Coach Michelle's website, and let's explore working together for personalized support. https://mindful-marathon.com

*** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***